Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C. has been focused on employment and labor law since 1958, employing 1,000+ attorneys nationwide. This position is for an Of Counsel attorney in the firm’s Seattle office.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and lawsuits concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage‑and‑hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases.
• Class action experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 10+ years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running litigation cases as first chair.
• Current Washington bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals (delegating assignments and providing feedback).
• In-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected salary range for Washington: $262,500 to $277,500.
• Eligible for annual bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• 12 firm‑paid holidays, paid vacation, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.